When a high-ranking head of the Swedish Migration Agency is found murdered in his home, the list of suspects is long. As assistant prosecutor, Jana Berzelius steps into the investigation. She is young and brilliant but struggles against terrible nightmares due to her childhood as a war refugee. When the suspect's body is found, Jana recognizes something on his scarred body. The further into the investigation she gets, the more she realizes that it has to do with herself. Sometimes I can feel that the filming feels too dark. Don't know if it's deliberate but it feels barren? The acting from Johan Ulveson is not good at all. Reacted several times already in the first episode that he acts like a beginner in front of the camera! The series is not the best I've seen, but not the worst either. Like that..
9 Reviews
Ludicrous tosh
laduqesa20 April 2024
I watched it all and more fool me.
Just the premisses we are expected to swallow are unbelievable. Chief prosecutors break the law, eminent psychiatrists prescribe illegal medicines, trainee prosecutors break into private and commercial properties. All this is against a backdrop of a Svengali figure training and controlling an army of Bene Gesserit-like fighting children.
One might say these kids were hidden in plain sight but their base is just about the most ridiculous one imaginable. Where would their food have come from in this industrial wasteland?
Contrived climaxes and discoveries abound. There's no actual detective work at all. Lucky coincidences lead to the next episode of ridiculousness. Horrifyingly, there's a semi cliffhanger at the end. We might be subjected to more of this nonsense.
Just the premisses we are expected to swallow are unbelievable. Chief prosecutors break the law, eminent psychiatrists prescribe illegal medicines, trainee prosecutors break into private and commercial properties. All this is against a backdrop of a Svengali figure training and controlling an army of Bene Gesserit-like fighting children.
One might say these kids were hidden in plain sight but their base is just about the most ridiculous one imaginable. Where would their food have come from in this industrial wasteland?
Contrived climaxes and discoveries abound. There's no actual detective work at all. Lucky coincidences lead to the next episode of ridiculousness. Horrifyingly, there's a semi cliffhanger at the end. We might be subjected to more of this nonsense.
I need more!!!
emmameyer-8190122 April 2024
If you like thrillers, the scenes are perfect for a sense of fear. Great acting by Madeleine! The plot is exciting and in my opinion there must be more seasons.
I come from Germany and have to watch the series with English subtitles. However, this is not a problem, because the clearly structured action keeps the red thread.
You can put yourself well in the shoes of the characters and through further finds and experiences, the tension remains until the end.
For anyone who doesn't like thrillers, this series is the perfect introduction. Not too confusing and cruel. Has a couple of places where you are scared, but that's exactly the thrill.
(I'm 18) :))
I come from Germany and have to watch the series with English subtitles. However, this is not a problem, because the clearly structured action keeps the red thread.
You can put yourself well in the shoes of the characters and through further finds and experiences, the tension remains until the end.
For anyone who doesn't like thrillers, this series is the perfect introduction. Not too confusing and cruel. Has a couple of places where you are scared, but that's exactly the thrill.
(I'm 18) :))
Utter nonsense
Rim0n25 April 2024
Warning: Spoilers
A prosecutor trainee does everything, breaking and entering, murdering, tinting evidence, fighting and so on! Chief of migration is looking for help at the dead of a night from a lawyer? The lawyer became the investigator, police, enforcer, everything? The depth of the story is very shallow, the actings are ridiculous, the cinematography is just bad. The whole show is amateurish. It starts from the very beginning, for example, the chief of migration asked his wife if the kantarell is defrosted, a sort of mushroom, come on, it takes 1 min under warm water to defrost them, and finding excuse to go out to buy pizza? I bet they have spent a good deal of money in the series but why not to think better, deeper and a bit analytical? It is an investigative series anyway.
A Captivating Adaptation: Emeli Schepp's Jana Berzelius Series Brought to Life on Screen
chabu19 April 2024
"Jana" is a mesmerizing journey into the world of crime fiction, where the intricate characters and gripping storyline of Emeli Schepp's novels come alive on the screen. From the very first scene, viewers are drawn into the complex web of suspense and intrigue that surrounds Jana Berzelius, a character whose depth and complexity are brilliantly portrayed by the talented cast.
The director's meticulous attention to detail shines through in every frame, creating a rich and immersive atmosphere that transports audiences into the heart of the story. Each character is brought to life with nuance and depth, making it impossible not to become emotionally invested in their fates.
What sets this adaptation apart is its ability to seamlessly weave together elements of mystery, drama, and suspense, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. From the smallest gestures to the grandest revelations, every moment is crafted with care and precision, ensuring that no detail is overlooked.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the series is its ability to hint at events from the past, adding layers of depth and complexity to the storyline. These subtle nods not only enrich the viewing experience but also serve to deepen our understanding of the characters and their motivations.
Overall, "Jana" is a captivating adaptation of Emeli Schepp's Jana Berzelius series brought to life on screen is a must-watch for fans of crime fiction and mystery. With its compelling characters, intricate storyline, and masterful direction, it is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences everywhere.
The director's meticulous attention to detail shines through in every frame, creating a rich and immersive atmosphere that transports audiences into the heart of the story. Each character is brought to life with nuance and depth, making it impossible not to become emotionally invested in their fates.
What sets this adaptation apart is its ability to seamlessly weave together elements of mystery, drama, and suspense, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. From the smallest gestures to the grandest revelations, every moment is crafted with care and precision, ensuring that no detail is overlooked.
One of the most remarkable aspects of the series is its ability to hint at events from the past, adding layers of depth and complexity to the storyline. These subtle nods not only enrich the viewing experience but also serve to deepen our understanding of the characters and their motivations.
Overall, "Jana" is a captivating adaptation of Emeli Schepp's Jana Berzelius series brought to life on screen is a must-watch for fans of crime fiction and mystery. With its compelling characters, intricate storyline, and masterful direction, it is sure to leave a lasting impression on audiences everywhere.
Amateurish at best.
MutterCourage23 April 2024
This flawed new crime series is so weak that it makes you cringe from the first minutes. Unaware of its supposedly successful source material, the screen adaption is so poor in every aspect from writing to overall execution. Even the title sequence, which is perhaps its most professional aspect, is so cliché and uninventive it makes you wonder who approved of this mess.
Without going into to detail, the screenwriting is so amateurish and on the nose that even a first year film school student could achieve better. And the poor directing and cinematography reminds you of older B-movies where numerous coincidences and illogical stagings makes you cringe at every corner.
I especially feel sad that the talented Pernilla August performance is reduced to a student film. That's no small achievement for the so-called creators.
Without going into to detail, the screenwriting is so amateurish and on the nose that even a first year film school student could achieve better. And the poor directing and cinematography reminds you of older B-movies where numerous coincidences and illogical stagings makes you cringe at every corner.
I especially feel sad that the talented Pernilla August performance is reduced to a student film. That's no small achievement for the so-called creators.
Dissapointment at best...
Simon-nilsson873 May 2024
Warning: Spoilers
This series is one of the worst crime series ever made. The cops uniforms are not authentic looking, looks like something from a gift shop... the cars they drive are not authentic, for crying out loud they have land rovers with 22" rims... the way the prosecutors behave are not authentic, the way the Swedish justice system work is not authentic, the police station looks nothing like a police station and every scene indoors looks like someone's been smoking there for hours on end. Had to watch the entire thing in hopes of it getting better but it only got worse. Don't waste you time on this, I did it for you.
Need season 2
Zara3446462 May 2024
Impressive swedish drama, a slow but well executed one! Acting and plot very good. I normally never write reviews.
Her character is obviously the most developed one, and I loved her style. All characters have dimension, but we need to know more now. They left us hanging. I would say the last ep was the worst one or the plot failed me a little. But damn otherwise it had everything i need. Loved that it isn't a typical Swedish drama, for me it stands out in a good way but I guess it's not for everyone. Some suprising moments, and some horrific like the opening🔥 also a bonus for the car she driving.
Her character is obviously the most developed one, and I loved her style. All characters have dimension, but we need to know more now. They left us hanging. I would say the last ep was the worst one or the plot failed me a little. But damn otherwise it had everything i need. Loved that it isn't a typical Swedish drama, for me it stands out in a good way but I guess it's not for everyone. Some suprising moments, and some horrific like the opening🔥 also a bonus for the car she driving.
Ingmar Bergman would be turning in his grave
BittersweetSwed1 May 2024
Unfortunately, this series did not turn out well. I haven't read the books, but if I were the book's author, I wouldn't have been proud of this film adaptation at all. As someone else mentioned in a review here, a first-year film student could have done better - that's very true. Nothing touched me. The directing, script, and acting were all poor. Not even the film score was any good. I don't know what their budget was, but they could have filmed much smarter. And why can't Swedish actors be more natural in front of the camera? Skip the theatrical style, please. Instead of a 1 out of 10, I rate this a 2 out of 10 because it was fun to see beautiful Norrköping from a film perspective. Everything else was torture. Sorry.
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